You're advised not to save your payment information and to secure your network.
Back to school is right around the corner, and that means a lot of shopping for parents.
Niagara Regional Police are encouraging you to be safe while making online purchases, as cyber criminals can use online stores and transactions to access data.
You're advised not to save payment information, in order to prevent it from being stolen.
You're also encouraged to never make purchases on public wi-fi unless you're using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Instead, you should use a secured wi-fi network, use websites that start with HTTPS, and look for a green lock symbol in the address bar.
Other tips include looking for a return policy, as many scams or spoofed sites won't have one, and double check the URL and address bar for any typos.
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